Inspector: Off-Campus Accommodation (post level 12) (Contract Appointment: 1 year) (Job ID: 5764) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

Administration: Evaluation of Applications:

• Ensure all documentation are filled according to the list of required documents for accreditation.
• Verify the correctness of supplied documentation for accreditation and verification status.
• Compile an inspection schedule for applications for the accreditation of off-campus student addresses.
• Fill all the inspection schedules.
• Send correspondence of availability of accommodation to Off-campus Accredited Service Providers and updated regularly.
• Assist with the verification of off-campus accommodation.
• Keep record off all correspondence with Service Providers/students/SAPS/Mangaung Metro and all other parties.
• Ensure that files for accredited Service Providers are according to the requirements for the UFS Audit.
• Evaluate contract between students and Service Provider to ensure compliance with the UFS standards for accreditation.
• Follow up on updated reports from the police/neighbourhood watch for the specific area/cluster.
• Follow up regarding the withdrawal of accreditation by applicants and provide them with the correct information on the re-application for accreditation.

Communication: 

• Respond and send emails to all accredited addresses managed by Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers.
• Answer the phone; deal with enquiries relating to accredited Off-Campus Accommodation addresses and take massages.
• Liaise with potential Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers, students and visitors as well as answering queries.
• Inform the Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers on the policies, procedures, protocols and directives of the UFS applicable to them.
• Deliver (via email) correspondence and documentation to potential Off-Campus Accommodation Service Providers for accreditation.
• Confirm the submission of the application for accreditation by the Service Provider.
• Send communication to Service Providers regarding the outcome of the inspection.
• Set up meetings with the Service Providers of accredited addresses and the Mangaung Metro.
• Communicate with students regarding their private accommodation applications.

Inspection:

• Confirm availability of Service Providers for pre- and post-inspections.
• Conduct inspections for applicants who comply with a minimum of 90% of the required documents for accreditation as approved by the officer for off-campus accommodation.
• Ensure that all inspections are conducted as per the inspection checklist provided by the officer for off-campus accommodation.
• Compile a report for each inspection conducted and its findings.
• Compile weekly summary report on the outcome of the inspections conducted.

Inherent requirements:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree on NQF Level 7 or a relevant three-year national diploma on NQF Level 6.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience related to the duties and responsibilities.
• A valid driver's license.

Recommendations:

• Relevant qualification in Building Science. 
• Postgraduate qualification. 
• Experience in building inspections.
• Experience in construction projects.
• Experience interpreting building plans.
• Basic knowledge of relevant building legislation.
• Basic knowledge of rezoning / consent use protocols.